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352-336-9646;
www.maudescafe.com
; 101 SE 2nd Pl; items $4-9;
7am-11pm)
This locally owned and operated boho hangout serves tea, coffee and cakes as well as
themed sandwiches and salads such as 'When Harry Met Salad': you get the drift.
Manuel's Vintage Room
ITALIAN
352-375-7372;
www.manuelsvintageroom.com
;
6 S Main St; mains $14-24;
5-10pm Tue-Sun)
Warm, intimate and friendly, Manuel's is the perfect spot for a romantic dinner in the heart
of downtown. Pasta aplenty and dishes such as veal porcini and pork Milanese cooked to
your liking are sure to satisfy.
The Top
FUSION
352-376-1188; 30 N Main St; mains $8-24;
5pm-2am Tue-Sat,
11am-11pm Sun; )
Combining 1950s kitsch, hunting-lodge decor and giant owl art, this place is both hip and
comfortable. Vegetarians will thrill at the options here and everyone will appreciate the
working photo booth in the back ($2). Just as popular for the nightlife as it is for food.
Emiliano's
CUBAN
11am-10pm Mon-Sat, 10am-3pm Sun)
A Gainesville standby, Emiliano's rocks a mid-century Cuban-Floridian vibe, with striped
awnings, rattan chairs and salsa in the background. Go for Cuban classics like
ropa vieja
(pulled braised brisket) or fried plantains, or pick something a little more contemporary off
the tapas menu.
Paramount Grill
MODERN AMERICAN
11am-2pm & 5-10pm Tue-Fri, 5-10pm Sat-Mon, brunch 10am-3pm Sun)
